Environmental Protection Specialist

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Pasadena, California, United States

$167-192k

Full Time

a year ago

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Job description

Duties

Provides oversight of all Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)/Caltech implemented environmental requirements (air, surface water, hazardous waste, CERCLA, NEPA, natural resources, cultural resources, sustainability, energy, etc.).
Serves as project manager for the local onsite monitoring of offsite drinking water treatment systems with the Army Corps of Engineers and contractor support.
Provides functional leadership, policy, planning, and coordination for organizational sustainability, environmental compliance, environmental planning, environmental conservation, and environmental justice issues to enable agency mission success.
Serves as the Center Sustainability Officer providing oversight and guidance to the JPL/Caltech sustainability efforts. Represents NASA Office of JPL Management and Oversight (NOJMO)/JPL to the rest of NASA.
Provides leadership and guidance to Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) contractors sitewide and at Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex (GDSCC).
Develops and implements environmental policy to carry out technical solutions for NASA, other Federal agencies, commercial partners, and contractors.
Supervises coordination with necessary stakeholders (e.g., Agency, U.S. Space Force, Department of Interior, Native American tribes, Congress, public, etc.). Advocates the appropriate resources for studies.
Coordinates future environmental policy requirements for the Deep Space Network with NASA stakeholders and international partners.
Directs emerging contaminants regulatory requirements and response with NASA stakeholders.
Partners with facilities personnel to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into appropriate guides, processes and operations.
Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
This position may require a one year trial period

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level

leading multidisciplinary teams to execute environmental projects;
providing oversight and coordination of small and large engineering or regulatory compliance teams; and
managing and monitoring compliance of contractors teams.

Experience with an Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) team and projects that fall within Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) is preferred but not required.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

This appointment may be extended beyond the initial appointment date, for a period not to exceed a total of six years.

Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

Compliance
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
Institutional Environmental Engineering Management
Institutional Environmental Remediation

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.